Safer Sex
Safer Sex and STI Risk Reduction
To protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), consider these safer sex practices:
Prevention Strategies
Abstinence is the ONLY absolute way to prevent STIs.
Safer Sex Practices:
- Communication: Discuss sexual history and STI risks with your partner.
- Monogamy: Engage in sexual activity with one partner who has tested negative for STIs.
- Condom Use: Use male or female condoms during all types of sex to reduce STI risk. Menactra® is available at ASU Student Health Service.
- Regular Testing: Get tested regularly, especially if you have multiple partners or new partners. Women under 25 are advised to test annually.
Additional Precautions:
- Barrier Protection: Use dental dams for oral sex and gloves for hand contact.
- Sex Toys: Use your own toys, clean them thoroughly, and avoid sharing to reduce STI transmission.
- Transmission Risks: STIs can spread through vaginal, anal, and oral sex, hand contact with genitals or anus, and mutual use of sex toys.
If You Have an STI
- Seek Treatment: Visit M.S. Shook Student Health Service.
- Notify Partners: Ensure they get tested and treated.
- Avoid Sexual Activity: Refrain from sex until treatment is complete.
Resources
Access more information and resources about Sexual Health and the Condom Fairy at Wellness and Prevention Services website.
For more information and resources, contact M.S. Shook Student Health Service.
Page content reviewed: 06/04/18 fwg
